The battle of Jutland and 1950s domestic dangers
Admiral Lord West describes a crucial First World War naval clash, while Suzannah Lipscomb tells us about her new BBC documentary: Hidden Killers of the Post-war Home

Published: May 19, 2016 at 3:00 PM
As we approach its centenary, Admiral Lord West describes a First World War naval clash between Britain and Germany that he believes decided the outcome of the conflict. Meanwhile, we speak to historian Suzannah Lipscomb about how technological innovations could be lethal in 1950s homes
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Professor Suzannah LipscombHistorian, author, and broadcaster
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